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2,746 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-359 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
-354 ft
Altitude change
9,042 ft
Altitude min
9,396 ft
Altitude max
9,396 ft
Altitude start
9,042 ft
Altitude end
-12.9%
Grade
-37.6%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
00:03:42
Avg time

Buffalo Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grand Targhee Resort
    Alta, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60213 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Grand Targhee Bike Park

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Buffalo Drop is a highly rated 2,746 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Alta Wyoming. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 6 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Aug 14, 2024 @ 12:42pm
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Jul 14, 2023 @ 3:00am
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Jul 11, 2021 @ 6:38pm
Jul 11, 2021
 Braking bumps are so bad I didn't do the actual drop because trying to stay in control on the braking bumps was more dangerous than the actual drop.
Sep 7, 2020 @ 9:32am
Sep 7, 2020
 Dry weather this year has caused the tracks to get really beat up. The breaking bumps are horrendous.
Aug 23, 2020 @ 6:55pm
Aug 23, 2020
 Beginning section before the drop is super dry, needs a good rainstorm. But otherwise really fun.
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        Directions to buffalo-drop trailhead (43.781060, -110.927270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Drop

        ▼ Where is Buffalo Drop located?
        Buffalo Drop is located in Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Grand Targhee Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.78106, -110.92727.
        ▼ How hard is Buffalo Drop?
        Buffalo Drop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffalo Drop?
        Buffalo Drop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 359 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,042 ft to 9,396 ft.
        ▼ Is Buffalo Drop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Buffalo Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Buffalo Drop?
        Buffalo Drop is 2,746 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffalo Drop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Buffalo Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buffalo Drop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buffalo Drop are:
        • August (70 activities)
        • July (26 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Buffalo Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffalo Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffalo Drop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Buffalo Drop. The trail is 2,746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Buffalo Drop?
        Buffalo Drop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,882 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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